Witnesses, candlesticks, and the false prophet from BL Royal 15 D II, ...
Detail of a miniature of the two witnesses standing before two olive trees and two candlesticks, and addressing the false prophet, in illustration of Revelation 11: 3-4. Image taken from f. 147v of La lumiere a... More
Christ and John from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 109v
Detail of a miniature of Christ dictating to John. Image taken from f. 109v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
Paul from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 104
Detail of a historiated initial 'S'(eint) of Paul seated, holding his sword, with a partial bar border, at the beginning of the Apocalypse. Image taken from f. 104 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles... More
Second angel sounding his trumpet from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 137v
Miniature of John witnessing the second angel sounding his trumpet, causing a huge mountain burning with fire to be cast into the sea, and turning one third of the sea into blood, in illustration of Revelation ... More
Paul from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 104
Historiated initial 'S'(eint) of Paul seated, holding his sword, with a partial bar border, at the beginning of the Apocalypse. Image taken from f. 104 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'... More
The angel, John with a reed, and the altar from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 1...
Detail of a miniature of the angel speaking to John holding a reed; and the temple of God on the right with the worshippers inside, in illustration of Revelation 11: 1-2. Image taken from f. 146v of La lumiere ... More
John, an angel, and the millstone from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 187v
Detail of a miniature of an angel holding a stone, about to cast it into the sea, in illustration of Revelation 18:21. Image taken from f. 187v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Writt... More
John, an angel and the Scarlet Woman from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 177v
Detail of a miniature of John and an angel witnessing the Scarlet Woman dressed in finery, holding a golden cup and riding on the back of a seven-headed beast, in illustration of Revelation 17:3-4. Image taken ... More
Christ on a white cloud from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 166v
Detail of a miniature of Christ seated on a white cloud, holding a book and a sickle, between an angel and John. Image taken from f. 166v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in ... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 165v
Detail of an historiated intiial 'P'(ar) of a tonsured man's head, with a partial bar border, on a text page. Image taken from f. 165v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in Fre... More
John, the Scarlet Woman, and an angel from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 179v
Detail of a miniature of John the Scarlet Woman seated, and an angel. Image taken from f. 179v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection... More
Head of a man from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 7
Detail of an historiated initial 'L'(e disciple) with the head of a man, and several grotesque heads. Image taken from f. 7 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The B... More
Disciple and master from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 6
Miniature of a disciple standing before his seated master, with partial bar borders. Image taken from f. 6 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
John and the seventh angel from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 176
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing and seventh angel opening its vial of wrath, and a building damaged by an earthquake, illustrating Revelation 16:17. Image taken from f. 176 of La lumiere as lais; Apoca... More
John, the beast and the dragon from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 157v
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the beast rising from the sea, with the dragon behind him, in illustration of Revelation 13: 1-2. Image taken from f. 157v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 163
Detail of an historiated initial 'P'(ar) of a young man's head, with a partial bar border on a text page. Image taken from f. 163 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. ... More
The beast and the bodies of witnesses from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 149
Detail of a miniature of the two witnesses lying dead in a street and being consumed by the beast, with three men watching from a nearby building, in illustration of Revelation 11: 7-9. Image taken from f. 149 ... More
Angels, vine and wine press from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 167v
Detail of a miniature of an angel with a sickle, standing before a vine and wine press, being addressed by an angel with fiery wings. Image taken from f. 167v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apoc... More
Woman's head from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 118
Detail of an historiated initial 'A'(pres) of a woman's head, at the beginning of Revelation 4. Image taken from f. 118 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Ro... More
False prophet and beast from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 193
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the battle of the kings against the White Horseman and the Armies of Heaven, and the false prophet and the beast being captured by the angel and thrown into a lake of su... More
The beast and worshippers; Christ and worshippers from BL Royal 15 D I...
Detail of a miniature of the beast standing before twelve worshippers; in the other register, Christ being worshipped by six men, in illustration of Revelation 13: 4-5. Image taken from f. 158 of La lumiere as ... More
New Jerusalem from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 199
Miniature of John's vision of the New Jerusalem, with Christ in Majesty, illustrating Revelation 21:2. Image taken from f. 199 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. Th... More
Christ and the Lamb from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 126
Detail of a miniature of the Adoration of the Lamb with Christ in Majesty, with Elders and angels worshipping him, and the four beasts from Ezekiel's vision, illustrating Revelation 5: 8-14. Image taken from f.... More
Head of a man from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 5v
Detail of an historiated initial 'O'(i) of a head of a man, with a partial bar border including a grotesque and a dragon. Image taken from f. 5v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Writ... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 163
Historiated initial 'P'(ar) of a young man's head, with a partial bar border on a text page. Image taken from f. 163 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal... More
The woman with wings, and the dragon from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 156
Detail of a miniature of the woman with wings and the dragon with water issuing from his mouth, in illustration of Revelation 12: 13-17. Image taken from f. 156 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Ap... More
Illuminated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 11v
Detail of an illuminated initial 'D'(es). Image taken from f. 11v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal Col... More
John, the angel, and the locusts from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 141
Detail of a miniature of John and the angel witnessing the locusts unleashed by the fifth trumpet, in illustration of Revelation 9: 7-10. Image taken from f. 141 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles A... More
Inscription from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 215
List of woods sales mentioning John, Viscount Welles's properties in the proximity of Well and Belleau. Image taken from f. 215 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. T... More
Sixth angel sounding his trumpet from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 142
Detail of a miniature of the John witnessing the four-horned altar of God instructing the sixth angel to sound his trumpet and to release the four angels bound in the River Euphrates, in illustration of Revelat... More
War in heaven from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 154v
Detail of a miniature of a battle in heaven between angels and dragons, in illustration of Revelation 12: 7. Image taken from f. 154v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in Fren... More
Christ and John from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 108v
Detail of a miniature of Christ extending from a cloud above to raise John. Image taken from f. 108v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Coll... More
John and an Elder from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 134v
Detail of a miniature of John and a crowned elder. Image taken from f. 134v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the... More
John, the angel and Babylon from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 184
Detail of a miniature of the angel speaking to John, and five men with golden vessels emerging from Babylon. Image taken from f. 184 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in Frenc... More
Fifth angel sounding his trumpet from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 139v
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the fifth angel sounding his trumpet, causing a great star to fall from the heaven into a pit, and unleashing locusts from the earth, in illustration of Revelation 9:1-3... More
Man playing the harp from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 52
Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(n) of a man playing the harp. Image taken from f. 52 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, als... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 7v
Historiated initial 'O' of the bust of a man, with illuminated initials 'M'. Image taken from f. 7v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Colle... More
List of books from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 211
List of books belonging to the Welles family, including the present manuscript, reading 'In primus a boke in France clakld pokelypse / A boke of knghte hode / A boke of Caunturbere tlase / A boke of Charlman / ... More
John and angels from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 172
Detail of a miniature of John with the seven angels and the golden vial, with three of the angels pouring out their vials, with two of them becoming blood, in illustration of Revelation 16:4. Image taken from f... More
Angel with a vial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 202v
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing an angel standing with a vial, with six vials on the hillside before him. Image taken from f. 202v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written i... More
Historiated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 165v
Historiated intiial 'P'(ar) of a tonsured man's head, with a partial bar border, on a text page. Image taken from f. 165v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL ... More
John, an angel, and God enthroned from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 208
Detail of a miniature of John and an angel pointing to God enthroned in a mandorla, with the water of life flowing from his throne. Image taken from f. 208 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocaly... More
Nine trumpets from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 188v
Detail of a miniature of nine trumpets emerging from heaven. Image taken from f. 188v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kn... More
Annunciation from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 3
Detail of a miniature of the Annunciation. Image taken from f. 3 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel ... More
John, the horses, and riders from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 143
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the arrival of the army of the horsemen, riding horses with the heads of lions and tails of serpents, in illustration of Revelation 9: 15-19. Image taken from f. 143 of ... More
Disciple and master from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 8
Detail of a miniature of a disciple standing before his seated master, with partial bar borders. Image taken from f. 8 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Roy... More
Christ enthroned from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 197v
Detail of a miniature of Christ enthroned in a mandorla, holding two books, with four naked souls of believers standing before him. Image taken from f. 197v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocal... More
Christ and the Apostles from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 64v
Detail of a miniature of Christ teaching the Apostles the Pater Noster. Image taken from f. 64v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
John, the angel and the Fall of Babylon from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 183
Detail of a miniature of John, the angel, evil spirits in the shapes of birds and fish, and the Fall of Babylon. Image taken from f. 183 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in F... More
Christ enthroned from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 213v
Detail of a miniature of Christ enthroned in a mandorla, holding a book, and flanked by twelve worshippers. Image taken from f. 213v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in Frenc... More
God enthroned, the Lamb, and the multitudes from BL Royal 15 D II, f. ...
Miniature of God enthroned in a mandorla, with the Lamb and a book; in the upper register are the multitude, holding palm branches, in the lower register are rows of angels, in illustration of Revelation 7:9. I... More
Angel on the sun from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 192v
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the angel standing on the sun, summoning birds to feed on the flesh of men and horses, Revelation 19:17-21. Image taken from f. 192v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (t... More
Illuminated initial from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 17v
Detail of an illuminated initial 'P'(uerit). Image taken from f. 17v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Royal ... More
Creation of Eve from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 1v
Detail of a miniature of the creation of Eve from Adam's rib. Image taken from f. 1v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More
White Horseman from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 191
Detail of a miniature of the White Horseman emerging from heaven, clothed in a robe of blood-red and wearing many crowns, and with a sword emerging from his mouth, followed by the armies of heaven, in illustrat... More
Earthquake and hiding kings from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 131
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the opening of the sixth seal and unleashing a great earthquake, from which the kings and nobles of the earth hide in caves, in illustration of Revelation 6:11-15. Image... More
Angel and the serpent from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 194
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the angel binding the serpent, and casting him into the abyss, in illustration of Revelation 20:2-3. Image taken from f. 194 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Well... More
John and representatives of the churches from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 106...
Detail of a miniature of John the Evangelist, holding a martyr's palm, standing before a group of representatives of the various churches. Image taken from f. 106v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles... More
Fall of Adam and Eve from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 2
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Adam and Eve. Image taken from f. 2 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also known as the Ro... More
Fall of Babylon from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 165
Detail of a miniature of the Fall of Babylon, and the second and third angels. Image taken from f. 165 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Co... More
Rider on a pale horse from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 129
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the rider on a pale horse, named Death, holding a large sword, illustrating Revelation 6:8. Image taken from f. 129 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocal... More
Seven angels with trumpets from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 136v
Detail of a miniature of seven angels with golden trumpets, as the first prepares to sound his trumpet, in illustration of Revelation 8:7. Image taken from f. 136v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles... More
Souls of martyrs from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 130
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the souls of the martyrs emerging from under the altar to be given white robes by the angel, illustrating Revelation 6:9-11. Image taken from f. 130 of La lumiere as lai... More
New Heaven and Earth from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 198v
Detail of a miniature of John standing in witness before the revelation of the New Heaven and the New Earth, in illustration of Revelation 21:1. Image taken from f. 198v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the '... More
Head of a man from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 5v
Historiated initial 'O'(i) of a head of a man, with a partial bar border including a grotesque and a dragon. Image taken from f. 5v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French... More
John, the false prophet, dragon and beast from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 17...
Detail of a miniature of John standing before the false prophet, the dragon, and the beast, with frogs emerging from their mouths representing their unclean spirits, in illustration of Revelation 16:13. Image t... More
God enthroned with angels from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 135v
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing God enthroned in a mandorla, surrounded by seven angels with trumpets and an angel with a censer, in illustration of Revelation 8:2. Image taken from f. 135v of La lumie... More
Seventh angel sounding his trumpet from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 151
Detail of a miniature of the John witnessing the sounding of the trumpet of the seventh angel, with the elders of the earth worshipping God, in illustration of Revelation 11: 15-17. Image taken from f. 151 of L... More
John from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 49
Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(seint) of the Evangelist John, holding a book and a martyr's palm, standing on the back of his symbol, the eagle. Image taken from f. 49 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (t... More
Door opened in Heaven from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 117v
Full-page miniature of Christ enthroned with 24 Elders and, in the lower register, the door opened in Heaven, illustrating Revelation 4:2-9. Image taken from f. 117v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Well... More
John and Son of Man from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 107
Detail of a miniature of John the Evangelist, with the Son of Man, holding a sword in his mouth, and seven tall candlesticks. Image taken from f. 107 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse').... More
Disciple and master from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 8
Miniature of a disciple standing before his seated master, with partial bar borders. Image taken from f. 8 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscrip... More
Judges and souls from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 194v
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing two naked souls being brought in judgement before three seated judges, in illustration of Revelation 20:4. Image taken from f. 194v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (th... More
Disciple and master from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 6
Detail of a miniature of a disciple standing before his seated master, with partial bar borders. Image taken from f. 6 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Roy... More
God enthroned, an angel, and an elder from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 122v
Miniature of John with an angel, God enthroned in a mandorla, and John with an Elder, with an historiated initial 'C'(eo.) of the head of a woman, with a partial bar border including dragons. Image taken from f... More
Four angels and four winds from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 132
Detail of a miniature of John and the angel witnessing four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds, in illustration of Revelation 7:1. Image taken from f. 132 of La lumier... More
Christ enthroned and the New Jerusalem from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 199
Detail of a miniature of Christ enthroned in a mandorla, with five worshippers standing before the New Jerusalem, in illustration of Revelation 21:2-5. Image taken from f. 199 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse ... More
The woman and rainbow from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 152
Detail of a miniature of a woman standing upon the moon, with a crown of twelve stars, standing before a rainbow issuing from a building, in illustration of Revelation 12: 1. Image taken from f. 152 of La lumie... More
Angel giving John the book from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 145v
Detail of a miniature of the angel, standing with one foot on the sea and one foot on the earth, giving the book to John, in illustration of Revelation 10: 8-11. Image taken from f. 145v of La lumiere as lais; ... More
John from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 49
Historiated initial 'E'(seint) of the Evangelist John, holding a book and a martyr's palm, standing on the back of his symbol, the eagle. Image taken from f. 49 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Ap... More
Rider on a white horse from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 127
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the rider on a white horse, holding a bow and wearing a crown, illustrating Revelation 6:2. Image taken from f. 127 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocal... More
Moses and the Tablets of the Law from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 58v
Detail of a miniature of a horned Moses seated, holding the Tablets of the Law. Image taken from f. 58v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Man's head from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 118
Detail of an historiated initial 'C'(eo) of a man's head, with marginal extensions. Image taken from f. 118 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscri... More
Christ with the Lamb from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 124
Detail of a miniature of the Adoration of Christ in Majesty with the Lamb taking the Book, illustrating Revelation 5: 6-7. Image taken from f. 124 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Wr... More
Third angel sounding his trumpet from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 138
Detail of a miniature of John witnessing the third angel sounding his trumpet, causing a great star, called Wormwood, to fall from the sky into the streams of the earth, resulting in the deaths of those who tas... More
Christ enthroned with an angel from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 212v
Miniature of Christ enthroned in a mandorla, holding a book, with an angel and two churches; with an historiated initial 'C'(eo.) of the head of a man, and a partial bar border. Image taken from f. 212v of La l... More
Christ and the Apostles from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 64v
Detail of a miniature of Christ teaching the Apostles the Pater Noster. Image taken from f. 64v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collectio... More
John and the beast from the earth from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 160
Detail of a miniature of John and four worshippers standing before the beast from the earth, with two horns, in illustration of Revelation 13:11. Image taken from f. 160 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the '... More
Rider on a red horse from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 127v
Miniature of John witnessing the rider on a red horse, holding large sword, illustrating Revelation 6:4. Image taken from f. 127v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. ... More
Christ with the Lamb from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 124
Detail of a miniature of the Adoration of Christ in Majesty with the Lamb taking the Book, illustrating Revelation 5: 6-7. Image taken from f. 124 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Wr... More
The woman and dragon from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 153
Detail of a miniature of the woman in labour, lying in a bed, and a red dragon with seven heads and ten horns, in illustration of Revelation 12: 2-4. Image taken from f. 153 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (t... More
John, worshippers and an angel from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 164
Detail of a miniature of John and six worshippers in a building, being addressed by a flying angel. Image taken from f. 164 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The B... More
Creator from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 1
Historiated initial 'V'(errai) of God enthroned holding an orb of the world in his hand, with a partial bar border, at the beginning of La lumiere as lais, with the large 'HR' monogram added above the lower bor... More
God enthroned, an angel, and an elder from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 122v
Detail of a miniature of John with an angel, God enthroned in a mandorla, and John with an Elder. Image taken from f. 122v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL... More
The Lamb and worshippers from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 162v
Detail of a miniature of the Lamb on a mount, surrounded by worshippers, in illustration of Revelation 14:1. Image taken from f. 162v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in Fren... More
Cleric and a master from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 65v
Detail of an historiated initial 'S' (sacrement) of a cleric before his master. Image taken from f. 65v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript C... More
Fourth angel sounding his trumpet from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 139
Miniature of John witnessing the fourth angel sounding his trumpet, causing the third part of the sun, the moon, and the stars to be darkened, with another angel holding a book, in illustration of Revelation 8:... More
John and seven angels from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 169
Detail of a miniature of John with seven angels holding harps. Image taken from f. 169 of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also k... More
Heads of a man and a woman from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 118
Historiated initial 'A'(pres) of a woman's head, at the beginning of Revelation 4, a foliate initial 'E'(stes), and an historiated initial 'C'(eo) of a man's head, with marginal extensions. Image taken from f. ... More
Christ and the Apostles from BL Royal 15 D II, f. 64v
Miniatures of Christ teaching the Apostles the Pater Noster. Image taken from f. 64v of La lumiere as lais; Apocalypse (the 'Welles Apocalypse'). Written in French. The BL Royal Manuscript Collection, also kno... More